• Faculty of Law
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MASTER OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Programme Code: LQC
Programme Duration :
Min : 2 normal sem & 1 special sem ( 1 - 1.5 years)
Max : 8 sem (4 years)
Mode of Study : Coursework
Delivery Method: Conventional  :  Attending class physically at the campus

The Master of Criminal Justice is a multidisciplinary programme offered by the Faculty of Law. Guest lecturers from outside the University will also be invited to teach from time to time. This programme fulfills the need to train professional and skilled personnel who are involved in the criminal justice system. It is suitable not only for practitioners in the Malaysian criminal justice system but also practitioners from overseas.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

1. EITHER A Bachelor's degree with CGPA of 3.0 and above or its equivalent;

2. OR Bachelor's degree with CGPA from 2.70 to 2.99 and one of the following criteria :
  • Relevant work experience (3 years);
  • Publication in the relevant field;
  • Applicant is a scholarship holder;
  • Applicant is a Universiti Malaya graduate;
  • Applicant is a civil servant.

3. OR Bachelor's degree with CGPA from 2.50 to 2.69 and two of the following criteria:
  • Relevant work experience (5 years);
  • Publication in the relevant field;
  • Applicant is a scholarship holder;
  • Applicant is a Universiti Malaya graduate;
  • Applicant is a civil servant.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

English Language for Non-Malaysians
TOEFL – score 600; OR
IELTS (Academic) – band 6.00
Bahasa Malaysia for Malaysians
Passed in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Bahasa Malaysia for Non-Malaysians citizens
Required to attend at a satisfactory level and pass a course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree.

GUIDELINE POLICIES & RELEVANT FORMS

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Last Update: 24/04/2024